Cape Girardeau to Zion, Utah: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1288.7 miles 2073.9 km · straight line
1546.4 miles estimated 2488.7 km · driving distance
31h 7min estimated drive time
$149 - $183 estimated fuel cost
~3h 6min flight time
277° W bearing direction

How far is Cape Girardeau from Zion, Utah?

The distance from Cape Girardeau to Zion, Utah is 1288.7 miles (2073.9 km) as the crow flies. Zion, Utah is located W of Cape Girardeau. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1546.4 miles, taking about 31h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 6min. Both are located in United States — Cape Girardeau in Missouri and Zion, Utah in Utah.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cape Girardeau and Zion, Utah. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Cape Girardeau to Zion, Utah

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 7min $149 - $183 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~37h 20min $124–$232* Budget
Train ~40h 27min $186–$541* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cape Girardeau & Zion, Utah

Quick Facts

Cape Girardeau
37.31°N, 89.52°W
America/Chicago
108m elevation
Zion, Utah
37.30°N, 113.03°W
America/Denver
1219m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 430 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 107 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients